Monday, 29 June 2015

To-Do List For This Week





Not too bad (but not very good) this week. I am quite pleased with there being any progress at all as it has been more hectic than usual with the boys home. I am definitely finding since they stopped homeschooling that they need constant entertainment or I hear the dreaded B word! They just don't seem to be content to just be anymore. It can get quite frustrating!

Garden and homestead
  • Veggie garden - continue weeding and mulching, plant out areas as completed.
  • Finish narrower new path in veggie garden. 
  • Start seeds and plant snow pea seeds.
  • Start new potato patch - all ready to go in about 6 weeks or so. I will top it up with another bale of straw before planting. 


Just a pretty boring pile of straw and manure!

  • Set potatoes to chit.
  • Weed bed outside kitchen window and sow with wildflower mix - definitely coming along. I am so happy I removed those grasses - although there is still one more to go in this bed and I discovered another one lurking under a tree!

Knitting, sewing, crafting
  • Three hours of hand quilting on Miss Ballerina's quilt. 
  • Finish back of Shoulder Rolls jumper from November 1933 Stitchcraft - I still can't seem to commit to the length I would like! I need to decide so I can start the shaping. I just need to dive in and hope for the best.
    • Finish baby jersey from April 1934 Stitchcraft - half way.

    Household
    • Freezer inventory.
    • Clean up clutter corner in our bedroom.
    • Make air drying clay for Whirlwind - he wants to make snowmen - I need to go to the supermarket tonight to buy the ingredients as I haven't made it there yet!

    So for this week, I am going to scale it right back. Hubby is also taking some time off work so my plans tend to go out the window then.


    Garden and homestead
    • Veggie garden - continue weeding and mulching, plant out areas as completed.
    • Finish narrower new path in veggie garden. 
    • Start seeds and plant snow pea seeds.
    • Weed bed outside kitchen window and sow with wildflower mix.

    Knitting, sewing, crafting
    • Three hours of hand quilting on Miss Ballerina's quilt. 
      • Finish baby jersey from April 1934 Stitchcraft.

      Household
      • Freezer inventory.
      • Clean up clutter corner in our bedroom.
      • Make air drying clay for Whirlwind.
      My list is seeming strangely deja vu from one week to the next!
      And might be too busy holidaying to achieve much of this! But hey, there is always next week (and the week after!)
      But the holidays just aren't long enough!
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      8 comments:

      1. Tracey ~ Clover29 June 2015 at 22:45

        I do love reading your to do lists, they motivate me!
        I hope your week is a productive one!
        Happy Monday

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        1. Tiny Toadstool Cottage29 June 2015 at 23:38

          Thanks so much! Even if they do not seem to have too much crossed off! I don't know how I am going to get everything done come spring!

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      2. Tania30 June 2015 at 22:51

        Slow and steady Jayne, you will get there. You are still achieving a lot although it may not feel like it.

        My house is often like this with so much to do, and so little time to do it, especially with my hubby around. But as my mum always reminds me "don't worry love, the work will wait for you".

        Have a lovely week and enjoy the holidays.

        xTania

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        1. Tiny Toadstool Cottage2 July 2015 at 15:01

          That is so true - the work will always be there! I always like to think like the tortoise too, although sometimes I do want it all just to be done NOW! So many plans and ideas, it can become difficult to prioritise them!

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      3. Anonymous1 July 2015 at 00:15

        What a abundance of things to keep busy at home. I enjoyed reading your list and consider sharing one of my own.
        Blessings,
        Frau Brown

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        1. Tiny Toadstool Cottage2 July 2015 at 15:01

          Yes, please do! I would love to read what you are up to.

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      4. Kim1 July 2015 at 07:09

        My, you have an exhaustive 'to do' list, Jayne. Your vegie garden looks wonderful. In no time at all you will planting a bumper crop. Enjoy the holidays with your boys. :)

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        1. Tiny Toadstool Cottage2 July 2015 at 15:02

          Thanks! Yes, I don't know how busy the list will be come spring! I have to remember that I can't do everything!

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